Summer beauty: hooray for May

Goodbye dull skin

Fake a holiday glow with Clarins Hydraquench tinted moisturiser – a best seller for 27 years, (beat that, BB and CC creams) the original formula has been updated to include seven shades and spf 15; hyralonic acid ensures continuous hydration and reflective pearls diffuse lines and add that all important glow. €32.50

Summer Eyes sorted

Estee Lauder have nailed it with this years bronze goddess eye palette €52, a mix of matte and shimmer shades that can be subtle or dramatic. Five graduated nude shades give a flawless finish to lids and you can up the drama for nighttime with the three high voltage metallics.

Double duty

Multi purpose products are always welcome, but are even more invaluable at holiday time when we want to minimize space and effort. Check out YSL’s Baby Doll Kiss & Blush €30, a hybrid of foundation and lipstick which gives cheekbones a soft wash of colour and lips a more intense version of the shame shade. Matchy matchy, yes please!

Office friendly spritz

Jo Malone Silk Blossom Cologne, €50, is a perfect fit for the work environment where you want something distinctive but not overwhelming. a subtly spicy floral with a soft mossy finish, it and has a wide age (and desk) appeal and can be layered with other JM scents for a completely different take. And – just look at that tassel!

Power lips

When it comes to a strong summer lip shade, MAC’s Mangrove will be hard to beat. Part of a collection by hip fashion duo Proenza Schouler, this vibrant mix of red and orange will put a positive spin on your pout. €26.50

Blue mood

If blue eyeshadow is a step too far, let your nails channel this season’s favorite shade with Essie’s Hide & Go Chic, a azure hit that cleverly avoids the usual flat finish of most blue nail polishes. €9.99 at pharmacies.

Goodbye grey

Top colourist, Josh Wood tackles the problem of regrowth with this easy to apply Blending wand €17, an instant root retouching solution that lasts for up to three shampoos or until you can get to the salon. At Marks & Spencer